Nyquist and Abdelkader had a goal and an assist each Friday. That gives Nyquist a goal in each of Detroit's first four games.

Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said Toronto has to be better Saturday.

"I think our compete level has to go up more than a few degrees," he said. "The Wings had their way with us, especially in the small-ice areas. They won almost every puck battle in the small ice areas."

Maple Leafs left wing Brandon Kozun sustained what the team called a high ankle sprain when he was taken into the boards by Detroit defenseman Kyle Quincey. Kozun won't play Saturday and had a MRI on Saturday afternoon. Carlyle said the Maple Leafs had not gotten the results when he talked to the media before the game.

Carlyle also said there could be changes on defense. Stephane Robidas was a healthy scratch Friday after Jake Gardiner was a healthy scratch the previous two games.

Backup goalie Jonas Gustavsson, a former Maple Leafs player, will make his first start of the season for the Red Wings.

Jimmy Howard came out of the game Friday with a sore groin and was placed on the 48-hour injured reserve list (for goaltenders only) but is expected to play Tuesday when Detroit plays at the Montreal Canadiens.

"Initially, we were concerned. But by the time we got back last night, we weren't as concerned," Babcock said.

Petr Mrazek was called up from Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League to back up Gustavsson.